Find the Beacon part 5

Shepard was knocked unconscious by the exploding Beacon, but you'll find him back on board the ship thereafter. You'll be talking to Dr. Chakwas, who has been taking care of you, as well as the Captain. The screens below will show you some of the choices you should make to "keep it Paragon", but remember that, as usual, the choices you should make in conversation are pretty obvious one way or another.

When the captain is done talking to you, you can explore the Normandy. The maps provided for will show you everything that is of actual interest to you. While your ultimate goal is to go talk to Joker to continue the actual story itself, you can search Shepard's Locker near where Dr. Chakwas is standing to find some extra gear. You can also talk to a few people here, Ashley Williams being one of them (Paragon +2). On the upper floor, there aren't any goods to find, but there are two computer terminals you should examine. By examining Nav Manual 1.4.1 and the FTL Comlink(In the Comm Room), small amounts of experience can be netted.

Once you've satisfied your urge to explore the ship, head to the piloting area, where Joker can be found. Once you engage him in conversation, a cutscene lasting several minutes will ensue. Thereafter, you'll find yourself on a gigantic spacecraft known as the Citadel. The story's prologue is over -- the game has now begun.